隐患 (yǐn huàn): a danger concealed within sth; hidden damage; misfortune not visible from the surface

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HSK 7noun

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Pinyin
Meaning: a danger concealed within sth; hidden damage; misfortune not visible from the surface
Characters: 2
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

a danger concealed within sth
hidden damage
misfortune not visible from the surface

Chinese explanation

隐藏着的、不容易马上发现的祸患或危险
表面上看起来安全，实际上存在可能造成损害的问题。

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HSK 6

to suffer (from illness)

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Example sentences

The wiring in this old building has been in use for over forty years; after inspecting it, the firefighters said there was a serious hidden fire risk and it had to be replaced immediately.

The doctor warned him that staying up late for a long time may not show problems for now, but it is a major hidden danger to health and will eventually cause illness.

The company's financial system was not strict, leaving a hidden risk for embezzlement; last year an accountant misappropriated public funds.

This section of the riverbank looks solid, but termites have hollowed out the inside, making it a major hidden danger for flood control.

He always speaks ambiguously, which has planted a hidden danger for teamwork; recently everyone has argued several times because of misunderstandings.

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